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Jennifer had always been fascinated with professional wrestling. She attended any local events she could and was glued to the TV for any wrestling programs.
Jennifer dropped out of college to attend the wrestling academy in Biloxi, MS where she enjoyed moderate success. Soon after graduating, she met Katherine Smith and the two have become the best of friends. It wasn't long before Jennifer joined the Hell's Belles.
Height: 5'6" Weight: 128 lbs. Hair: Red Eyes: Green Hometown: Louisville, KY Wrestling Style: Technical/Rulebreaker Finishing Move: The X-Factor (Implant Facebuster)

Growing up, Kat was always into sports and excelled at sports where she could exert herself physically, such as basketball. Knowing that pro basketball would leave her unfullfilled, she attended Dark Angel's wrestling academy in Canada. It was a short time before Kat and Chloe De Sade would form the Hell's Belles and become one of the premiere stables of Rival Angels.
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Brown
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Wrestling Style: Grappler/Power Finishing Move: Running Powerbomb

Sabrina is a strong-willed and brassy young woman who dreams of becoming a headliner for Rival Angels,a professional wrestling organization. Sabrina is a hard worker and committed to making her dream come true.
Sabrina is originally from Indianapolis, IN and attended Penn State University on a rugby scholarship before dropping out to pursue wrestling full-time.
Height: 5’7"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Green
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Wrestling Style: High Flyer
Finishing Move: Ultrasplash (Corkscrew 450 Splash)

Page 473 – Aftermath

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“Second place belt?” That’s just cold coming from your teammate. And the worse is still yet to come for Sabrina.

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Very interesting, Chloe is multi-tasking, destroying her opponent and her own stable at the same time. Flashbacks to the downfall of Evolution with HHH and Batista, don’t belittle the work horse/strength of your stable. If Sabrina can survive this punishment, she might be able to win the war over the Belles by watching them fall apart like the House of Usher.

I doubt that Kat rescues Sabrina, even if she’s pissed at Chloe. Though I would be too. What does Chloe have, She’s not Brenda! Nah, if Security doesn’t get there first, which Chloe better prey she does…there will be a lil dragon to mess with. A very angry, very dangerous small dragon. Though I would love to see Chloe on the end of a Katastrophy. I know, that Kat will always be a heel. I know that she wouldn’t be a good tag team wrestler with Jen. Being concerned and distracted. But She would be good as having her own. Chloe isn’t the brains. She might have been at one point but she let anger and rage blind her. She’s shown no wresting skills and even she’s getting to the point of being gone. I hope Security doesn’t get to Chloe and a little someone does. Let’s even the odds a bit for Sabrina’s match. This far into the game and I doubt the Gabrielle is going to cancel. I don’t know…Cause Chloe is costing her a lot of trouble. Exciting. Kat’s expression is perfect. She’s fed up. Chloe almost caused Kat and them their job, She’s attempting it once again. Kat was already given a warning. I would love a backstory on how they came to be together. I know it’s tough while telling the normal story. I’ve just grown more and more curious as thing have grown more reckless. Why is Chloe so insecure to let a little pretty blonde get in her head? I’m really hating Jen and Kat less. Jen just seems to be following what gets her a nice box, while Kat, has proven her skills. Heel or not, I’m sure even Sabrina would have to admit Kat’s got skill against her and she needs to buckle down even more to beat her. I so wish we didn’t have to wait!

Kat should not get mad, Chloe gave her sage advice. Look at what happened to Sabrina when she was on a winning streak and was undefeated. Sabrina does not know how to handle it…the brief moment she a chance to let it sink in. If anything Kat should take that advice and build on her momentum! There will be plenty of time to celebrate Kat so don’t get mad, just put the finishing touches on Ultra-Trash and celebrate in the back.

And want to know why no Upstarts are coming out? Sun is damage Inc, Krysten needs to worry about herself, and Brooke….well why should she bother…she WON her match. Sabrina wanted to be stupid and step out there herself…she can take that beating and humiliation by herself as well.

Will you be serious! (I don’t mean that literally, just a nod to the great commentary team of the Late Gorilla Monsoon and the Great Bobby the Brain) I agree with you that it’s good advice by Chloe to Kat not to rest on her laurels, since pro wrestling is a sport that will punish you if you stagnate and don’t keep moving forward. I just think there are ways to say that to supposed friends and stable members without being a… well a douche.

Chloe can diss the Television belt all she wants, but If Kat’s in second place after the Rival Angels champion, that still puts her in better standing than Chloe, who doesn’t have any gold around her waist. And even if the match between Ultragirl and Madame stab arrière, (Lady Back Stab in french) isn’t thrown out. Chloe’s in no possition to put herself onn equal standing with Kat, since Kat beat Sabrina when she was fresh and healthy, and Chloe would theoretically beat Sabrina after she already had a hard match against Kat, and a brutal sneak attack from The most insecure superstar in Rival Angels.

What I’m wondering is, where the hell is the referee? No way any responsible ref should let a post-match beatdown like this occur. Sure, if it was scripted like the WWE, but RA isn’t supposed to be scripted. Is it?

Y’know I’ve wondered where the referee/security is during quite a few aftermatch scuffles that got way out of hand (thinking Monica here). Could be that the HB have more power than we think they do in regards to getting away with this stuff.

The referees usually split after the match when the Belles are concerned. It’s security’s responsibility after that. However, this might be the last straw as far as Gabrielle’s tolerance for post-match extracurricular activities are concerned.

Kat might not turn on the Belles but if she keeps winning and defending her belt it just might be the other way around out of jealousy. Like Chloe demanding a match and that Kat lose so that she gets the belt sort of thing.

Chloe messed up here in my opinion even though a follow-up attack is clever…when your opponent is still too strong or they won the match. If she would have just let it go and let Sabrina wallow in her loss she could have used it to play mind games in the next match. I would say more but I’ve gotta get ready for work.

Chloe’s one to talk about not letting things get to her head (for example, not acting like you just won a match you weren’t even at ringside the entire time for). Of course, that egomania might just cost her her only allies if she keeps up those remarks. Kat’s loyal, but she’s also proud. She won’t take Chloe’s remarks for long and Jen goes where Kat goes.

The red Kat is seeing in Panel 5 is likely camel’s back being broken by that last really big straw Chloe just tossed on it.

And with voting incentive showing Chloe is intending on going up high for some coup de grace on poor Sabrina, I would say she may have just left herself open to a top rope powerbomb by Kat as pay back…

i’m sure that the ref is either 1) futilely trying to make a five count on somebody from the corner even though the match is over (always loved it when refs do that) or 2) Kat/Chloe glared at her and she headed for the hills. as for security, Gabby’s desperately trying to find someone who speaks french so she can send them down there. yeah…that’s the ticket…

i don;t even think the world title means much to Chloe at this point. her goal is to show her superiority and i think belts to her are nice toys but unimportant as long as she is seen to be the one no one wants to mess with. Kat however actually values the titles as a sign of her progression in the sport and is a bit ticked off that Chloe is undervalueing her accomplishments in a tourney Chloe couldn;t even be bothered to enter (unless of course Chloe doesn’t see this as being worth trying for and only does “world” title bouts)

as for the VI 2 words – French Wave (aka chloe ultrasplash)

P.S.- where did Chloe have that French flag hiding at? Maybe Jen brought it down with her.

Well, this just proves what I’ve suspected for a long time. Chloe is an idiot. When you go out of your way to disrespect and insult the efforts of the _only_ competent and intelligent member of your own stable (and yes, that includes Chloe’s bratty self) directly following said competent member of your stable just having gone through a tough match and won a title and she is therefore still feeling that adrenaline rush, well, then you’re an idiot. Particularly when said competent stablemember is a lot stronger than you are and probably a hell of a lot tougher to boot.

To put it plainly, Chloe is no leader. She’s a spoiled brat with an overactive ego and an impulse control problem, and this is why she will always be vastly inferior to the far more intelligent Yvonne who runs her Damage Inc. like a leader rather than a second-rate thug with delusions of grandeur. Kat’s been loyal so far, but given that she’s actually shown an ability to consider the consequences of her actions she must surely see that staying with an egomaniac like De Sade will do her career no good from here on in. She’s the TV champion. She needs to drop the French dead weight, the sooner the better, and move on to bigger and better things.

Now, Kat in an enforcer role for Damage Inc. with a boss who sees the value in a competent follower of championship caliber, that would be a step up for her I believe.

2O2BC, that’s a good prediction. There’s going to be a lot of things happening between now and then.

Inconcordium, yeah the title is solid. Some people just have sour grapes that they don’t have a championship. XD

jabberwocky, it seems Chloe can be very efficient when she wants to be. XD Sabrina would love nothing more than the fall of Hell’s Belles, and she’d appreciate it happening now.

Darkmark, it’s kind of a complicated thing with the Upstarts making the save. Remember when Sun made the save for Sabrina against the Belles before? Well, that act cost her but she did it to show that she was sorry for lying to Sabrina. However, Yvonne would love if Sabrina were a member of Damage Inc, and therefore the protection that comes with it. Krystin is worried/preparing for her match and Brooke…she’s not about to go into a 3 on 1 situation. That’s Sabrina’s territory.

Hey Vekara! I think you and a lot of other readers would like to see Kat put Chloe in her place. Will it happen now or later in the card? It comes down to how loyal she is to the group. Chloe does seem to be losing it. She’s risking quite a bit going after Gabrielle’s prized blonde rookie. Now a tag match with Sun evening the sides would be pretty cool and you know Sun would be for it. Will they book it? I’m still working out if I can fit in some Chloe origin and it’s looking like I can. Expect Kat to be a part of it.

BBD, you summed up the reasons why the Upstarts aren’t coming out, though Sun would be there in a heartbeat. She’s show twice that her and Sabrina are more than a match for the Belles. As for Kat, Can she swallow her pride in light of Chloe’s grating comments? And if she can’t, what happens then?

Ronin, it is solid logic, but that doesn’t mean that Chloe subscribes to it. Insecure is a good way to put it. It’s been building since page 7!

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MGC, Kat and Chloe have been aligned for years, even before Hell’s Belles was an official group and Rival Angels has only been around for about 8 years. Yes, you can count on the fact that if Chloe were the TV champ, she’s have a different outlook on it.

SotC, that is an excellent point. Chloe’s used to be the centerpiece of the Belles. Things look like they’re changing. Another great point about Sabrina’s frame of mind. It’s not very good as-is, but Chloe’s tipping her hand a bit about her chances against her.

Snowy, it’s definitely being teased. O_o Sun would love to come out, but she’s kind of on lockdown after coming to Sabrina’s defense a couple of time, and Damage Inc doesn’t want to risk her. Now if Sabrina were a member of Damage Inc, it’d be a different story.

Chris, you are observing the great talent of Chloe’s easy hypocricy. I think that”s a good assessment about Kat. Proud, loyal but how much of Chloe can she take before she takes Jen and leaves?

Dyna, yep, Kat is definitely PO’d at Chloe’s disrespectful actions and comments. Will Kat forgive and forget? I don’t think you’re the only one who’s hoping for a top rope Katastrophe on De Sade. XD

Champ, that would be Jen Needles and kickstand of Hell’s Belles. XD

Trevor, the referee, Sharon Gonzalez took a powder once she handed the belt over to Kat. After that, she’s figuring it’s up to security to keep things orderly.

Hey Styg! I’ve never officially stated if Chloe was a world champion or not and unofficially, I’d say that she has and that she’s also had some barnburner matches with Brenda Rua.

jpiv, you are very shrewd in your assessment of what happened to referee Sharon Gonzalez. XD As for the security team, could it be their purposely sandbagging their efforts to get out there? You can bet that Gabrielle is not happy about this and expect her to personally be involved in speaking with security. Great take on how Kat and Chloe view things. That’s pretty solid. French Wave!!! That’d be pretty scary! However, I do kind of tip off what she’s shooting for in the VI preview text. 😉 The flag was supposed to show up last page, but it was with Jen. 😀

SteinarB, I think the cracks are starting to show on Chloe’s leadership ability. And she used to be so solid. Kat’s got a lot on her mind and only going to get more weight-y as the night goes on. Could a meeting between Kat and Yvonne be in the making?

Yeah, the other Upstart chicks shouldn’t interfere in the matches, but stopping this beatdown ought to be on their agenda. Chloe is a bitch even to her teammate, I mean Kat just won a title match and worked hard to beat Sabrina, and that was seriously disrespectful. Add Chloe getting her in trouble and I could see Kat kicking her “friend”‘s ass.

Hey Shawn, the other Upstart girls can’t really come down for their own reasons. Some selfish, and some political. It’s not easy for them to watch on.

Ken, it seems that Chloe is bound and determined to burn through any goodwill she has left with anyone. Remember when she stood up her fan club the first night in Paris? And now this. The fans are getting fed up with her antics.

GhostEraser, no, she most definitely isn’t a high flyer, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have a special move she likes to do. It’s not looking good for Sabrina. Kat, she’s put up with it for a while now, so who knows how deep her tolerance is.

Seems like Chloe’s making every heel mistake in the book with this PPV. Sin #1. Thinking you’re bigger than the company.Chloe de Sade may be a great wrestler, but she’s not the sole reason people watch Rival Angels, especially now that she’s committed #2, Snubbing the fans. In wrestling, even some of the most hated heels are really nice and stand-up guys outside of the ring. The Miz is a great example. In persona, he’s a total ass, but outside of the ring, he’s actually a great guy and takes part in many of thee WWE’s charity ventures. If the fans don’t want anything to do with Chloe, they’ll stop buying her merchendise, possibly switch the channel durring her matches, which means a loss of revenue. Gabrielle doesn’t like losing money. Finally, she committed Sin #3 that has cost many a heel from The Million Dollar Man to Randy Orton. She treated her stablemates more like simple subordinates and lesser talents. Sooner or later, the “subordinates” are going to get sick of being pushed into the shadows. And it looks like Kat’s about at that point where she’s about to push back. I hope Chloe enjoys tonight, because in all reality, it could be her last night in Rival Angels

well the up side is jeff finally got his head on straight but if De Sade dosent watch her tone with kat she’s going to be the next one laid out on the mat, but seriously some cranked De Sade’s insanity meter up to 12 and broke it so it cant be turned down talk about a jealous rage De Sade is so blind to the fact that she probly just ended er caree withthat stunt that or doesnt care any more but her face after geting her suspenion would tell me other wise

Ronin, you are kicking the knowledge there. I especially find the part about fan backlash. Will Chloe be able to stop the fans being tired of her antics? Gabrielle dressed her down back at page 400 for her big head. She might need another talking to!

Comichero, I think everyone has a limit for the abuse they’re willing to take. Is Kat’s limit around the corner? She is the TV champ now. De Sade is not acting very rationally. She’s acting like a woman possessed! It’s actions like those that won’t endear you to the fans or management.

Ah Ha! I see it now. Chloe has cracked. And in this new person she becomes a Demona-type, never bathing, hair raggedy, Goodwill reject clothes. She becomes a psycho in the ring and hardcore. You heard it here first, folks!

The only prob is I’m not sure there’s room for her. The catgirls pretty much fill that nitch. *grins*

Mmmm yes very true the estbalishment while like some acts of irrational behavoir this is too much specialy considering her resent suspenion for her previous out burst while this isnt on the order of that its getting there fast